Victim Support Specialist
5 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Victim Witness Advocate to join our team at the County of Blair. As a key member of our department, you will play a critical role in delivering essential services to victims and witnesses of juvenile and adult crimes.
Key Responsibilities- Administer functions associated with ARD and IP courts, including communicating with clients, handling victim-impact and restitution claims, and supporting assistant district attorneys.
- Carry out duties regarding RASA and VOCA grant procedures, including maintaining statistics, data entry, and working with County personnel and grant staff.
- Complete tasks relevant to state parole notifications, such as locating victims, arranging video testimony, and assisting with impact statements.
- Enter victim compensation claims into online systems.
- Participate in monthly homicide survivors support groups.
- Provide information on services available and accompany victims to court proceedings.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A high school diploma or GED supplemented by college-level coursework in criminal justice, human services, or social services.
- A minimum of two years of work experience in a related field.
- Effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience setting schedules and meeting deadlines, and managing multiple priorities.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), term life insurance, short-term disability, and a menu of voluntary benefits. Starting wage is $13.40/hour x 35-hour workweek.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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Victim Support Specialist
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